The peaceful village of Sospel can be recognized by its Pont-Vieux, one of the last fortified bridges in Europe. The River Bévéra flows peacefully under its arches, blending into a pastoral and grandiose landscape. Sospel is well worth a visit, and holds many attractions for lovers of old stones and nature.
Here’s how to spend a day exploring Sospel on foot or by bike.
Breil-sur-Roya stretches out in a semicircle at the foot of a rocky outcrop, with a lake and restanques of olive trees at its feet. Everything here is reminiscent of 16th-century Liguria: the color of the plasterwork, the arcaded streets, the sanctuaries, chapels and washhouses, the communal oven, and above all the Baroque-style Santa Maria in Albis church with its historic organs.
Here’s how to spend a day exploring Breil-sur-Roya, on foot or by bike.
Clinging to the side of a cliff, the pedestrian-only village of Saorge winds its way through cobbled streets up to the monastery. It’s a timeless place that invites you to stroll in total “disconnection”, and is often compared to a Tibetan village!
Here’s how to spend a day discovering Saorge, on foot or by bike.
Stroll through the village’s medieval streets and you’ll be transported back in time, culminating in the discovery of the remains of the Lascaris castle. Don’t miss its treasure, nicknamed the Little Sistine of the Alps: Notre-Dame des Fontaines, a sumptuous, colorful chapel…
Here’s how to spend a day exploring La Brigue, on foot or by bike.
Tende is a charming medieval village built into the mountain tiers, with numerous vantage points overlooking the valley. It’s a delight to stroll through the town with your nose to the wind! A must for lovers of Baroque art, with the Collégiale Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, and a gateway to the Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Wonders), of which you’ll get a good glimpse at the eponymous museum.
Here’s how to spend a day exploring Tende, on foot or by bike.
